The Arkansas Razorbacks are seeking their first national title since 1994, and they hope new head coach John Calipari can lead them to the promised land. Calipari is coming off a successful 15-year stint at Kentucky, winning the 2012 national title along with three other trips to the Final Four. He took the job at Arkansas following a disappointing first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament last season. The Razorbacks made the Elite Eight twice under head coach Eric Musselman, but they finished with a losing record last year.
Calipari has built an impressive Arkansas basketball roster since then, using the college basketball transfer portal and bringing in Arkansas basketball recruits. If you love the Razorbacks, or just want the latest roster updates and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at HawgSports, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Arkansas.
The team of insiders at HawgSports.com are providing up-to-the-minute scoop on the latest intel surrounding the Arkansas basketball coaching transition and roster changes. Launched in 2002, HawgSports has established itself as the top source for insider Arkansas basketball coverage. Trey Biddy, Danny West and Connor Goodson have a combined 30 years of experience covering the Razorbacks professionally. And right now, HawgSports is offering 30% off the first year of an annual subscription*, so now is the time to sign up.
The team at HawgSports has full coverage of who is coming and who is going on the Arkansas basketball roster. Head to HawgSports now to see all the insider info.
Arkansas basketball roster departures
The Razorbacks will be without their two double-digit scorers from last season when the 2024 season kicks off. Senior guard Tramon Mark (16.2 ppg) entered the transfer portal after one year at Arkansas and has since committed to Texas, his third school in three years. Fellow senior guard Khalif Battle (14.8 ppg) entered the portal the same day Arkansas finalized Calipari's deal and he has since committed to Gonzaga.
There are standout underclassmen who also won't be on the 2024-25 Arkansas basketball roster. Junior forward Trevon Brazile (8.6 ppg) declared for the NBA Draft on April 8 before changing his mind and entering the transfer portal on May 1. Senegalese center Baye Fall has joined Kansas State, and point guard Layden Blocker is now part of the DePaul Blue Demons basketball roster. Join HawgSports to see the latest on all of Arkansas' roster changes.
Arkansas basketball news, roster
Calipari has already said that he is not interested in building a deep roster during his first season in Fayetteville, valuing quality over quantity. He used the college basketball transfer portal to snag four proven players, including former Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivisic and Kentucky forward Adou Thiero. His biggest additions from the portal came in the form of FAU guard Johnell Davis and Tennessee center Jonas Aidoo.
There is also an elite Arkansas basketball recruiting class coming in this year, featuring three top-25 recruits in the 247Sports recruiting rankings. Guard Boogie Fland is a four-star recruit from New York, while Karter Knox (Georgia) and Billy Richmond (New Jersey) both generated four-star ratings as well. Calipari still has a plethora of scholarships to use, so it is expected that he finds at least one or two more players. Join HawgSports to get the latest on all of Arkansas' roster additions.
How to get insider Arkansas basketball roster updates
Calipari has already been in contact with multiple transfers from power-conference teams, so be sure to join HawgSports to see who they are and get the rest of the insider roster news.
Who are the top names Arkansas basketball is pursuing under coach John Calipari, and which power-conference transfers could land in Fayetteville? Go to HawgSports to see their insider information, all from a team of reporters with years of experience covering the Razorbacks, and find out. And reminder, HawgSports is offering 30% off the first year of an annual VIP membership*, so subscribe now before it's too late.
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